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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1968
Page
4
In a readers note the editor discusses traffic accidents and cites England's Breathalyzer program. Since last October English laws allow random stops and testing for alcohol with a balloon device, and reported fatalities have fallen about 800 in five months. Readers weigh constitutional concerns against demonstrated safety gains.
W H Marriott notes that deficits are rarely forecast yet frequently arise in financial commentary. The column reflects on pattern recognition in budgeting and the tendency for shortfalls to emerge despite cautious projections.
A Washington Evening Journal column reflects on whether a woman should chase a man, contrasting witty quips from E. W. Howe and a nameless philosopher with humorous snippets. It streams quips about love, infidelity, rainbows, currency, and social observations, ending with a rapid reply about the best time to buy shoes. The piece weaves in jokes about veterans, fashion, and gender norms from various sources.
A proposed 1969 legislature package from Iowa Department of Social Services would add two youth forest camps for about 40 boys each two community juvenile centers for reception diagnosis and detention and two adult regional jail centers. Director Maurice Harmon argues for multiple small facilities to tailor rehabilitation. He notes Eldora’s overcrowding and aims to limit it while expanding local treatment options.
Sunday afternoon and evening callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Waldschmidt and children included Mr and Mrs Joseph Gase and family of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Martin Kron of Washington.
Ainsworth Junior High Youth Group from two churches plans a Scavenger Hunt on Sunday evening November 10 in Ainsworth to collect canned foods for the needy in Washington County. UNICEF drive reports 158.22 dollars raised by canvassing, with volunteers coordinating rides and games at church gatherings.
In the 1963 U S Team Trials at eight tables Edwin Kan Co, King Feat tar and Marshall Miles reached a rare grand slam. Miles opened with a jump to two spades then five clubs as an asking bid. North replied five notrump signaling clubs, enabling the grand slam unless a spade or heart trick was lost.
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